macramé

American  

[mak-ruh-mey] / ˈmæk rəˌmeɪ /

Or macrame

noun

1. an elaborately patterned lacelike webbing made of hand-knotted cord, yarn, or the like, and used for wall decorations, hanging baskets, garments, accessories, etc.

2. the technique or art of producing macramé.

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verb (used with object)

macraméd, macraméed, macraméing

1. to make or produce using macramé.

   to macramé a wall hanging.

macramé British  

/ məˈkrɑːmɪ /

noun

1. a type of ornamental work made by knotting and weaving coarse thread into a pattern

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Etymology

Origin of macramé

1865–70; < French < Italian macramè kind of fringe on hand towels < Turkish makrama napkin, face towel < Arabic miqrama embroidered coverlet

Example Sentences

Her father made a macramé strap for it — a sturdy, intricate piece of knot work that was a portable souvenir of his love.

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2023

Mary Davies, 84, from Downham Market in Norfolk, has dry AMD and can no longer drive or teach macramé - a needlework craft.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2023

For some inspiration, dive into Pinterest or Google images, and you’ll find dog beds converted from suitcases and cabinets, along with DIY velvet cat perches and macramé hammocks.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2023

For the afterparty, Hyland changed into a “soft white Italian crepe gown with a draped neckline, hand placed macramé lace and draped Italian tulle sleeves.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2022

"And what may that be?" asked Mrs. Sawbridge over her macramé work.

From The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)